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Debt Recovery Tribunals and Courts

You must have access to legal action when it is necessary to recover the debt if you are a business owner pursuing payments for outstanding bills or an individual who has lent money to his family or friend. As a result, we are here to provide you with the legal options for debt recovery because we understand how important it is to recover any outstanding money as quickly as possible. Going through the debt recovery process can be cumbersome, making it necessary to have competent legal aid. It's important to have an experienced lawyer by your side who can assist you through the process of debt recovery. Our robust panel of lawyers has specialized in Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal cases. We have a successful track record of recovering our clients' debts.

Overview of Debt Recovery Tribunals in India

Indian debt recovery rules aid those having difficulty making loan payments and paying off their debt. In India, there are several different categories of debt recovery laws. The Debt Recovery Tribunal is one of these. This court specializes in handling cases involving debt recovery. The Debt Recovery Tribunal has the authority to compel debtors to repay loans and to order the seizure of property to enforce loan repayment. The Debt Recovery Act is a different kind of debt recovery law. According to this rule passed in 2002, borrowers must pay back their loans within 180 days of the order's date. All debt recovery matters must adhere to the Debt Recovery Act. There are a total of 39 debt recovery tribunals and 5 Debt recovery appellate tribunals in India.

Legal Representation with Enterslice

Hassle-Free process

We help you with effective debt recovery through legal and regulatory processes.

Cost Effective

Our Legal Representation services for debt recovery are cost-effective and reliable.

Experience

We have successfully represented 1000+ clients before the legal forums and helped them in recovering their debts.

Debt Recovery Tribunals

Governing Act

The Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal were formed under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act (RDB Act), 1993, with the aim of speedy adjudication of debt disputes and recovery of debts due to banks and financial institutions.

Governing Laws

Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy (RDB Act), 1993 provides for the establishment of Tribunals for speedy adjudication and recovery of debts. Securitization & Reconstruction of Financial Assets & Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002 regulates securitization and reconstruction of Financial Assets and enforcement of security interest.

Debt Recovery Tribunals

There are 39 Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) and 5 Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRAT) across the country. A Presiding Officer heads each DRT, whereas each DRAT is headed by a Chairperson.

DRT Composition

The Presiding Officer of DRT is the one qualified to be appointed as a District Judge and is appointed by the central government.

Our Legal Representation Services

Our legal representation in debt recovery tribunal and court services include:

Legal Strategy

Creating a proper legal strategy and approach specifically to the case is one of the procedures. This can entail determining if negotiation, arbitration, or lawsuit is the best course for recovering debt.

Mediation and Negotiation

One of the processes includes making an effort to persuade debtors or creditors to return their debt voluntarily. In certain cases, when the talks are not working out, we might help mediate a settlement to avoid going to or approaching court.

DRT Legal Representation

We file and pursue a lawsuit on your behalf to recover debts in DRT. We represent our client at the Debt Recovery Tribunal hearings, prepare proper Paper works, and file the required legal necessary papers to support the case.

Dispute Resolution Strategy

Our dispute resolution attorneys can help at every stage of the debt collection process, including drafting or responding to letters of demand, defending or initiating debt collection cases in court, managing the statutory demand process, and enforcing judgments and legal action.

Expertise in handling cases

Attorneys at Enterslice have a wealth of experience handling debt recovery cases and offering affordable debt collection services. We use technology to give our clients a practical choice for recouping debts due to their companies. Contact our team immediately if you want assistance with bad debt recovery or legal counsel.

Proper Case Assessment

We assess the whole case history, the viability of the debt recovery case, and the relevant legal remedies available for the particular case. Also, we evaluate both the merits of the case and the debtor's financial status.

Due Diligence and Legal Research

We carry out legal research and due diligence to understand the debtor’s resources, obligations, and financial situation to inform the debt recovery plan.

Appeal Procedures

Not only are we providing DRT and court proceeding services, but we are also working on appeal proceedings. If necessary, our lawyers can submit review petitions or appeals if they think the DRT order is unfair or erroneous.

Credit Reporting Strategies

Unpaid debts may bring about a lawsuit to collect the debt. A person who owes money can be sued for the whole amount of the debt plus interest, penalties, and legal fees. Guiding credit reporting, recovery planning, and strategies for reducing potential defaults and controlling credit risk are some of the essential services in our package.

necessary paperation

Keeping thorough records and necessary papers related to the case is essential in DRT proceedings for the merit of the case. Our assistance will help you to keep proper records and necessary papers to file the case in the DRT and the relevant court.

Legal action path for debt recovery

Letter before Action

In most cases, we are effective during the pre-legal debt collection and recovery stage because we don't think this should be the first step. However, we can take the matter to court if the initial stage is unsuccessful. First, a letter before action will be sent. The debtor will be given a certain date in the letter before action to make payment before the legal process moves on to the next stage.

Legal Claim

If the letter before action is unsuccessful, we proceed to the official legal claim and will then assign one of our skilled litigation solicitors to start submitting a claim on your behalf. On your behalf, the litigation team will be able to create the claim form, evidence package, and claim details and will then submit these to the court. The individual or business that owes money files a lawsuit against the debtor (the person who owes the money) to pursue legal action to recover the debt. The creditor is required to serve the debtor with notice of the lawsuit once it has been filed with the court. Although there are other options, personal delivery or mail are the most common methods.

Legal Proceedings

It's critical to act quickly if you get a Summons and Complaint or other notification of a lawsuit or hearing. Seek assistance if you cannot understand what you were given. You must submit a written answer to the court to safeguard your rights. You could be held in default if you don't submit an answer by the due date. You might not be allowed to contest the debt or take part in the proceedings if you are declared to be in default. The creditor can then obtain a court judgment compelling you to pay the debt along with fees. Once you have received a court order to pay, the creditor may attempt to collect the debt by garnishing your pay, deducting funds from your bank accounts, taking your tax refund, or taking possession of and selling your property.

Our Commitment to Reliable Services

Client-Centric Approach- Our Lawyers adopt a client-centric approach for each case and provide customized solutions as per the client’s specific needs. Our lawyers ensure that the client is aware of their legal rights and obligations and are up to date with the latest developments in debt recovery laws. Our Lawyers have a profound understanding of the DRT, which enables them to provide their clients with the best legal advice and representation.

Efficient Legal Representation- Our lawyers can represent you in the proceedings before the Hon'ble DRT and protect your monetary interest. We can challenge the opposite party’s claim, raise defences, and explore settlement options as well. We can help you understand the legal process and provide you with the best possible guidance in the case.

Extensive Experience- Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling DRT cases and have represented many clients in these matters. Enterslice has a reputation for providing effective and reliable legal representation services, and we will ensure that your rights are protected.

Benefits of our Services

Our Legal Representation Service is the most preferred choice in India for debt recovery services for several reasons:

  1. Team with years of expertise-

    Our team of solicitors and debt collection experts has decades of combined experience in debt recovery and a thorough awareness of the Indian legal and regulatory environment.
  2. Client-centric approach

    - We approach debt recovery from a client-centric perspective, offering clients individualized solutions that cater to their unique needs and objectives.
  3. Cost-effective Solutions

    - Recovering debt can be challenging, particularly when dealing with unwilling debtors or unfamiliar legal frameworks. Our debt recovery services are made to be economical, ensuring that clients receive the most bang for their buck.
  4. Proven track record -

    We have a reputation for effectively recovering debts on behalf of clients in a variety of businesses. Our prior records in debt collection will show you how efficient our services are.
  5. Maximum Recovery -

    Having expert assistance on your side can raise the chances of a successful recovery and full recovery of the amount owed by the debtor.
  6. Error-free Service -

    Our legal representation services will assist you in avoiding frequent mistakes and traps in the debt collection procedure, lowering the possibility of case dismissal or unfavourable verdicts.

Need for Legal Representation

A formal default notice, a letter of demand, hiring a debt collector, or starting legal action are just a few of the methods a creditor can use to collect debts. The majority of unpaid debts are collected outside of court. Engaging a debt recovery attorney is an efficient approach to recovering unpaid bills, improving your company's cash flow, and reducing the likelihood of future non-payment concerns.

Legal representation service is crucial because we take all the responsibility from starting the general assessment till the final order of the case. So, you don't need to think about the proceedings, as we will regularly update you regarding their status.

Pre-Legal Debt Recovery

Our professionals are here to help you receive a favourable outcome and are committed to doing the chasing for you if you are growing more and more frustrated with an unpaid debt.

Legal action should be considered the last resort in debt collection. It is significant to remember that there are other options to take into account before pursuing legal action in court to collect debt.

The pre-legal method refers to this initial step. Our Associates' power is often sufficient to persuade borrowers to make payments, but our knowledgeable staff has years of experience dealing with the plethora of justifications and avoidance that may surface throughout this method. Because of this, we are frequently able to talk with the borrower about making an immediate payment or creating a future payment schedule.

Our Strategy for Debt Recovery

Analysing commercial credit risk and commercial credit scoring 

All cases submitted for collection are given a credit score and a commercial credit risk analysis with the aid of a Credit Bureau upon receipt of any debt collection assignments. The debtor information file has this business credit intelligence associated with it. This method offers real, crucial information on the risks associated with commercial credit and trends in payment behaviour that are crucial for the collection process.

Factual Data on Repayment & Debt Recovery Prediction 

Before we begin the collection procedure, we will gather factual data regarding the debtor's capacity for repayment and payment patterns based on the previous six quarters. With this knowledge, talks can be based on facts rather than the false information that is frequently given by debtor companies to collection agencies who don't use credit and payment history data during the collection process. We can predict if a company will default throughout the collection process, which results in speedier debt repayment, greater settlements, and less litigation. Suing a business experiencing financial difficulties and recorded unsatisfied judgments does not make sense. We will give you factual information so you can decide on the best settlement or legal action when necessary because we are aware of this.

Debt Collection 

Legal action is the final resort in cases of unpaid debt. To ascertain whether legal action is necessary, our internal asset department will look for any assets owned by the debtor. When this process is finished, we will send the details to you for approval. The aforementioned method and tactic will boost your bottom-line profitability by raising debt recovery percentages and decreasing back-end legal expenditures.

All of your Debt Recovery Questions Can Be Addressed With Our Assistance. We urge you to contact us immediately to arrange a meeting with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney.

Need for Debt Recovery Laws  

Shielding Consumers

Indian debt recovery laws are intended to shield consumers from unethical tactics used by debt collectors. Consumers are shielded from debt collectors' harassment, intimidation, and excessive pressure. However, as the rules are not intended to shield consumers from the repercussions of their choices, they do not stop debt collectors from suing people to collect the debt.

Ambiguous Regulations

Additionally, even if a consumer is unable to pay the debt, the regulations are not intended to shield them from doing so. Consumers are only protected if they can demonstrate that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt that is not theirs.

The Effects of Not Paying

India has tight regulations governing debt recovery, and these restrictions frequently lead to judicial action. If you don't pay your bills, you could be prosecuted, given a fine to pay, and put in jail. Numerous additional negative effects, such as being restricted or prohibited from borrowing, are also possible.

Filing a Claim in Debt Recovery Tribunal

Recovery Application

For approval against the legal action, the Recovery Application in the approved format must be lodged with the DRT within the allotted period beginning on the day the relevant authority was notified by us on behalf of you. We ensure that a description of all pertinent necessary papers and securities charged to the bank should be included in the recovery application.

Record Keeping

Records must be produced to you as copies when filing a recovery application. Original necessary papers ought to be kept on file with us until the DRT requests them.

Interim Reliefs

As a general rule, interim reliefs like a property injunction, an attachment before judgment, the appointment of a receiver, and a Recovery Certificate for admitted debts should be appealed.

Account Extracts

Account Extracts must be offered, certified in accordance with Bankers Books Evidence Act guidelines, and attached to the Recovery Application.

How to pay off your debt?

Understand Rules and Regulations

Knowing how to pay your debt is crucial if you are struggling with debt. It is difficult to pay off debt in India. Understanding the regulations and how to settle the debt is essential.

Determining the amount due

Finding out how much you are willing to accept is the first step.

Bargain with Creditor

You can always bargain with the creditor if you are willing to accept less than you owe.

Filing a Law Suit

You can file a lawsuit in court if you are unable to pay the obligation within a specific time frame. You will need to seek legal remedies if you are still unable to pay the amount.

Alternative Dispute Resolution for Debt Recovery

Our strategy will explain how we'll deal with your debt collection problems. Our tactics are based on years of expertise and will be customized to meet your unique needs. First and foremost, our strategy is to look at alternative dispute settlement. If this is unsuccessful, we shall take legal action, including demand letters and aggressive litigation, against the Debtor Company, individuals, directors, and officials. Legal negotiation comprises the following steps:

  • Correspondence with full factual descriptions
  • Calls for discussion and reminders on the phone
  • E-mails
  • Personal visits
  • Final Legal Notice & Rejoinder
  • Complaints were made to regulatory authorities and other government agencies, including criminal complaints.

Litigation Support Services

As our clients start the debt recovery procedure, we offer them ongoing litigation support. We establish channels for customers to contact the debtors with questions or grievances and then promptly resolve them. We regularly assess the clients' progress, provide them with updates, and motivate them. We construct a strong client relationship by putting your commitment to their development and increasing the likelihood of good outcomes.

Procedure of Debt Recovery Application

Application to Tribunal

Submitting the Original Application (OA) to DRT is the first stage. The statement for the debt's specifics and other crucial and pertinent information about the case must be included in this application.

Examining the application

The registrar receives the original application, and after inspecting your application, they assign a serial number. Application is subsequently transmitted to the presiding officer, who further sends the opponent a show-cause notice.

Final Order from the PO

The Presiding Officer then issues the final order. If the judgement is in the bank's favour, the PO directs the registrar to provide a Recovery Certificate to the recovery officer. The case will be discarded if the presiding officer orders in favour of the opposing party, the borrower.

Post filing a case with DRT

Borrowers or guarantors, known as defendants, will get a summons and a serial number from ORT if the Recovery Application filed is fully met. Suppose the summons is sent to the defendants. In that case, the case will begin with the bank providing evidence through affidavits, followed by cross-examination of the bank's witnesses and vice versa, followed by arguments that will result in recovery certificates for the bank.

Affidavit-based evidence and any clarifications or reports that the DRT has excluded should be presented. There should be no request for an adjournment on this issue. The borrowers' counterclaims should be answered as soon as possible. If a defendant disobeys a DRT order, the DRT has the authority to order their arrest and incarceration in a civil prison. Wherever the defendant violates DRT legislation, the Branch should alert the Bank's Advocate to request the defendant's arrest and imprisonment.

Bankruptcy Proceedings 

In some situations, this bankruptcy procedure may be used as an alternative to Court proceedings. The initial stage in this process is to serve a statutory demand, and the debtor has 18 days to apply to set aside the statutory demand.

The court can then list a hearing, and if all conditions of the petition and the filing requirements of any supplemental papers have been met and there is no resistance to the petition, the debtor can be declared bankrupt.

Frequently Asked Questions

The RDBFI Act, passed in 1993, established the Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) to ensure quick adjudication and recovery of debts owed to banks and financial institutions.

India has tight regulations governing debt recovery, and these restrictions frequently lead to judicial action. If you don't pay your bills, you could be prosecuted, given a fine to pay, and put in jail. Numerous additional negative effects, such as being restricted or prohibited from borrowing, are also possible.

 The Debt Recovery Act stipulates that breaking debt recovery laws is punishable by either jail time, a fine, or both. The Act also has a clause that specifies a jail sentence of up to two years and a fine of one lakh rupees may be imposed for violating debt recovery rules.

Fast adjudication and collection of debts owing to banks and financial institutions are the Debt Collection Tribunal's (DRT) objectives.

The statement for the debt's specifics and other crucial and pertinent information about the case must be included in this application.

If you don't pay your bills, you could be prosecuted, given a fine to pay, and put in jail. Numerous additional negative effects, such as being restricted or prohibited from borrowing, are also possible.

Legislations like SARFAESI, Recovery of Debt due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code govern debt recovery in India.

The minimum limit to file a case in a debt recovery tribunal is Rs 20 Lakh.

Each DRT is headed by a Presiding Officer, whereas each DRAT is headed by a Chairperson.

Consumers are shielded from debt collectors' harassment, intimidation, and excessive pressure.

Finding out how much you are willing to accept is the first step. You can always bargain with the creditor if you are willing to accept less than you owe. You can file a lawsuit in court if you are unable to pay the obligation within a specific time frame. You will need to seek legal remedies if you are still unable to pay the amount.

The initial stage in this process is to serve a statutory demand, and the debtor has 18 days to apply to set aside the statutory demand. The court can then list a hearing, and if all conditions of the petition and the filing requirements of any supplemental papers have been met and there is no resistance to the petition, the debtor can be declared bankrupt.

Personal delivery or mail is the most common method to send a legal notice of the lawsuit to the debtor.

According to this rule passed in 2002, borrowers must pay back their loans within 180 days of the order's date.

The appeal against an order from the Recovery Officer lies to DRT and must be filed within 30 days from the date of the order.

The appeal against an order from the DRT lies to DRAT within 45 days from the date of the DRT order.

The Recovery officer may attach the movable or immovable property of the defendant and appoint a receiver 

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